PM's Cryptic Reference Raises Concerns Ahead of Overhaul Vote

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was overheard discussing the seriousness of his heart issues with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in a conversation that was interpreted by lip readers. The conversation took place during a debate and vote on the reasonableness law in the Knesset. The accuracy of the lip readers' interpretations could not be independently confirmed, but the snippets of conversation suggested that Netanyahu's heart problems were more severe than publicly acknowledged. The law, which prevents courts from reviewing government decisions, was passed without compromise. Netanyahu's health issues and the failed attempts at compromise were discussed during the plenum session.